Accountant III Division - Huntsville

Organization

Information Technology

United States, Texas, Huntsville

Office & Administrative Support

Regular

Full‑time

Travel:
Moderate

$3,875.74 (RET 2.5% Less) – Pay Basis:
Monthly

Longevity Pay

Yes

Non‑exempt

Performs moderately complex accounting work. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports; and training others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Prepares and maintains periodic status analyses of funds and expenditures and technical reports on projections, cost data, and budget items; maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures, appropriations, and budget balances for agency programs; and reconciles accounts and appropriation balances.
• Audits and reviews accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes; researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings; ensures that agency assets are accounted for properly; and works with other state agencies, vendors, and agency personnel in completion of financial projections, requisitions, and other forms and documents.
• Assists in planning procedures and regulations to control the disbursement of allocated funds, manual revisions, and related forms; assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, and revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures; and prepares financial documentation and reports.
• Provides training and technical assistance in the program area.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

• Four‑year college or university degree, accredited by CHEA or USDE. Major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience beyond the required three years may substitute for thirty semester hours on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Three years of full‑time, wage‑earning accounting, banking, or financial operations experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent (word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software) preferred.
• Must obtain or already hold a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months of employment, and maintain valid certification for continued employment.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, objectives, procedures, and state property accounting requirements.
• Knowledge of automated financial information systems.
• Knowledge of budget control and purchasing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of state and agency purchasing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or LAN environment.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to interpret and apply accounting theory and to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Skill to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies and inquiries.
• Skill to train others.
• Skill to operate a 10‑key calculator by touch.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull,…